Thankful Thanksgiving

Theme:  Thanksgiving
We spent some time sharing some of the things we are each thankful for.  The sweetest by far was when one kiddo said, "I'm glad Jackson's head is getting better so he could come back to school."  Each of your children bring a sweet reminder of the reality of God and His love for us.  Thank you for sharing them with me!  I love them!

Choosing Time:  Fruit Loop Necklaces, Letter "I" Igloo Game, Puzzles, Dinosaurs, Trains, Ponies, Teepee

Science Field Trip:  We were fortunate to go to Sub Zero for a fabulous field trip.  Not only did we enjoy some yummy cookies & cream ice cream, but we also experienced some awesome science!  We learned about nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and oxygen.  We saw liquid nitrogen thrown onto the floor and becoming solid little balls with lots of smoke.  We watched Scientist Peter dump some nitrogen on his head and roll off onto the floor.  We watched Peter put a balloon into some nitrogen.  The balloon flattened leaving some liquid carbon monoxide inside.  When Peter held the flattened balloon in his hands, the balloon warmed up, turning it back into an inflated balloon.  Each kiddo was able to take a nitrogen-frozen gummy bear and drop it into a bowl.  Each one shattered.  We learned that as those gummy bears warm up they will be gooey pieces but will never look like a gummy bear again.  We watched them take some cream and mix it with nitrogen to make ice cream.  It was Awesome!

Games:

• Pin the Hat on the Turkey
• Thanksgiving Bingo
• Leaf Counting 

Writing:  Practiced I/i

Music & Movement:

• The Turkey (AKA Chicken) Dance
• Silly Bird
• I Am A Little Indian Boy
• 5 Pilgrims & 5 Indians
• Fall Leaf Dance
• Row, Row, Row the Mayflower
• I'm A Little Turkey
• This Old Road
• Thanksgiving Friends
• Hello Mr. Turkey
• I Scream
• 10 Little Indians

Books:

• Pilgrim, Pilgrim, What Do You See? 
• The Story of Thanksgiving 
• The First Thanksgiving:  Thanksgiving Story For Kids

Art:

• Finished our Indian Corn
• Illustrated our "I Am Thankful For These Things" Books  (If your children chose to not draw their families they're hoping you can put a real picture of your family on that page)  Also, the "Senses" page is to remind us that we can see, smell, hear, taste, & touch (the hair).  All the kiddos worked so hard on their books!  We were able to practice cutting, number recognition, counting, gluing,  and drawing. 

Snacks:

• Multi-grain Chips & Clementines
• Raisins, Apples, & Pretzel Sticks
• Crackers & Fruit Snacks